Acer Travelmate 7230 Service Guide

Chapter 361
Modem Module M2.5*L4 (NL 1
ExpressCard Module M2.5*L4 (NL) 3
Mainboard M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 2
StepScrewQuantityPart No. 

62Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
4.Starting from the right side, lift the Switch Cover and move left as shown.
IMPORTANT:Do not remove both sides of the Switch...

Chapter 363
5.Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. 

64Chapter 3
Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62.
2.Grasp the keyboard and firmly lift up to remove.
3.Turn the keyboard over and disconnect both sides of the keyboard cable from the mainboard to remove the 
keyboard. 

Chapter 365
Removing the DIMM Modules
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64.
2.Loosen the captive screw on the keyboard plate.
3.Remove the plate to access the DIMM modules. 
4.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.  

66Chapter 3
5.Remove the DIMM module.
6.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 

Chapter 367
Removing the Antenna
1.Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
2.Remove the HDD2 Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 53.
4.Disconnect the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown.
5.Pull the cables completely through the housing.
6.While pushing the cables through the underside, pull them completely through the upper cover. 

68Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64.
4.See “Removing the Antenna” on page 67.
5.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
6.Turn the computer over. Disconnect the LCD cable from the top panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 2 

Chapter 369
7.Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD module.
8.Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. 
IMPORTANT:Place the LCD module face up on a clean surface to prevent scratching or damage.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 4
Antenna cable 

70Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Remove the three securing screws.
3.Disconnect the FFC and remove the Switch Board from the upper cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Switch Board M2.5*L4 (NL) 3